Dr. Nana Sharikadze (affiliated with Caucasus University, Associate professor, Head of International research center of Georgian studies), together with Peter J. Schmelz (Johns Hopkins University, Professor, Head of Comparative thought and literature), and Maia Sigua (Tbilisi State Conservatoire, Associate professor, head of research department) has been  nominated for a prestigious H. Colin Slim Award by the American Musicological Society (AMS) for their jointly authored article, Throwing Off the Russian Lenses from Soviet Music: The Colonization and Decolonization of Georgian and Ukrainian Music. The article was published in 2024, in Journal of the American Musicological Society 77/2. 

This collaborative work critically examines how Soviet-era musicology imposed Russian-centric perspectives on Georgian and Ukrainian musical traditions. The article represents a significant contribution to musicology by emphasizing the importance of decolonizing musical historiography and recognizing the diverse cultural narratives that have often been suppressed or overlooked. It enriches our understanding of Eastern European music while addressing broader themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and the politics of music.

The American Musicological Society (AMS) award nomination highlights the scholarly impact of this work and its relevance to contemporary discussions in musicology. The AMS recognizes outstanding contributions in the field, celebrating research that advances knowledge, methodology, and critical analysis in music studies.

The H. Colin Slim Award honours each year a musicological article of exceptional merit. A committee of five scholars will choose a single award recipient from all eligible candidates and announce theor fonal decision in November, 2025. For more info.